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Medtrade Spring – AAHomecare Spreads the Word to a Packed House
March 17, 2014
LAS VEGAS – Tom Ryan knows the pain felt by many providers in today’s competitive bidding climate. As an NY-based provider, the president and CEO of AAHomecare told a packed house on day two of Medtrade Spring last week that he bid on 35 competit
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Legislative Update – VGM Web Link is One Option for Competitive Bidding Input
March 10, 2014
WATERLOO, IOWA – In response to CMS’ request for public comment regarding the expansion of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program, VGM is asking providers to take a few moments to fill out an online survey at www.vgm.com/survey.
To sim
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Legislative Update – VGM Making It Easy to Respond to CMS Request for Competitive Bidding Input
March 3, 2014
WATERLOO, IOWA – In response to CMS’ request for public comment regarding the expansion of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program, VGM is asking providers to take a few moments to fill out an online survey. To simplify the process of submitti
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Medtrade Spring Starts in a Week – Time to Sink or Swim
March 3, 2014
LAS VEGAS – There is no tomorrow. DME/HME companies are facing some horrendous legislation, worse than anything I have ever seen. If we sit by and are unable to reach CMS and legislators to make some critical changes, we all will face a dire fu
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Legislative Updates – Industry Airs Audit Grievances at OMHA Forum
February 17, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week’s OMHA Appelant Forum brought pointed questions from industry representatives in a hearing that yielded applause from providers whose businesses are paralyzed by the confusing audit process. The day began with sever
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How Involved are You with Industry Associations?
February 17, 2014
BRADENTON, FL – As a former medical equipment business owner, state association officer, and board member—now state association executive director—I have had the opportunity to view the industry from many different perspectives. I ha